Education of a Felon

Drawing from his tumultuous upbringing as the son of an alcoholic father and a chorus girl, the author shares his journey from being the youngest inmate in San Quentin at seventeen to becoming a prominent voice in prison literature. His firsthand experiences navigating the harsh realities of Los Angeles streets and the prison system provide the foundation for his impactful storytelling, revealing the gritty and poignant elements that shape his acclaimed novels.